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Pugtato Finds a Thing

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Pugtato Finds a Thing is a delightful children's book where Pugtato, a charming mix of a pug and a potato, stumbles upon a mysterious object in the garden. With the help of quirky and imaginative vegetable friends, Pugtato embarks on a whimsical journey to uncover the mystery, promoting themes of friendship, curiosity, and teamwork.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical stories with charming illustrations. It follows an adventurous main character, who is a lovable mix between a pug and a potato, as they uncover a mysterious discovery in their garden. The playful language and heartwarming themes make it perfect for young readers who appreciate stories filled with imagination and friendship.

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Pugtato Finds a Thing

Join Pugtato and his adorable “spuddies” in their first ever adventure in this clever and heartwarming picture book. When Pugtato accidently digs up a mysterious item, he can’t wait to find out what it is. But on his quest to discover its identity, Pugtato learns a thing or two about himself.

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What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations, and a giggle-inducing story? You get Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky spuddies in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.

When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best "spuddies" to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask …

Pugtato Finds a Thing delivers:

  • A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8
  • Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob, and more!
  • A beautiful eye-catching cover rich with colour and embossed texture

Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:

  • Friendship
  • Compassion
  • Acceptance
  • Creativity

You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

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Pugtato Finds a Thing is praised for its charmingly quirky tale where a tuber-puppy named Pugtato discovers a mysterious object. As he seeks advice from his uniquely hybrid friends like Tweetroot and Carrat, Pugtato learns a heartwarming lesson in following his heart and embracing new friendships. The book's whimsical illustrations and pun-filled names are noted to delight children while imparting themes of diligence, openheartedness, and self-belief.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310767817

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: ZonderKidz

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Corrigan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sophie Corrigan is a freelance illustrator and author from Lancashire, UK. She has illustrated many diverse items from books to calendars to T-shirts and more! When not illustrating and maintaining her online art shops, Sophie spends the spare time she has going to shows, watching nature programs, eating vegetarian food, hanging out with her pet cockatiels, and occasionally crafting cute things from wool and clay.

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